I run clinics in Central London, at 5 Upper Wimpole Street W1; also in South Buckinghamshire near Great Missenden, and online.
I work with:
- adults
- young people
- couples
- families
I have trained as a couples and family counsellor with The Gottman Institute, and as a post-trauma therapist with the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine. I have over 40 years experience of providing narrative reframing therapy and mentoring to groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds – including survivors of war zones, severely traumatised children and couples/families addressing conflict.
I use several therapeutic approaches including the use of story-prompted expressive writing. I am the Director of the Institute for Story-Guided Therapy & Mentoring which provides expertise to large organisations: schools, colleges, public institutions such as the police, and to businesses.
You will see a list of common “mental health issues” below. I am not fond of the language used in many of these terms, but you might feel that it describes an ongoing concern for you or someone you care for.
| › Abuse – Emotional and domestic | › Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) | › Panic attacks |
| › Addiction | › Histrionic personality disorder | › Passive-aggressive behaviour |
| › Affairs and betrayals | › Hoarding | › Perfectionism |
| › Alcohol abuse | › Hypochondria | › Personality disorders |
| › Anger management | › Infertility | › Phobias |
| › Anxiety | › Intrusive thoughts | › Physical abuse |
| › Attachment disorder | › Life changes and life stage transitions | › Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) |
| › Avoidant personality disorder | › Loneliness | › Redundancy |
| › Behavioural problems | › Loss | › Relationship problems |
| › Bereavement | › Low self-confidence | › Retirement |
| › Borderline personality disorder (BPD) | › Low self-esteem | › Self Harm |
| › Bullying | › Mental health – emotional health and well-being | › Separation and divorce |
| › Cancer and other life changing diagnoses | › Social anxiety | |
| › Change | › Narcissistic personality disorder | › Stress |
| › Depression | › Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) | › Substance abuse |
| › Family Issues | › Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder | › Trauma |
| › Work-related stress |
Do please contact me for an initial consultation to see if I can help you.
Sessions & Fees:
I run sessions that are slightly longer than the norm – 1 hour per session, and 75 mins for the first consultation.
First Consultation (75 mins). £125
Subsequent sessions – online or in person (60 mins). £100
Telephone support (where appropriate) £50 per half hour or increment.
Testimonials:
“This has been an incredible journey of insight and realisation. A truly life changing experience. Inspirational. Thanks again Steve! I am feeling very positive today.” – Helen
“Dedicating time to challenge my own thinking and identifying the benefits of change could turn out to be one of the best things I’ve done. For me, and for the people I love” – Anonymous
“Incredibly grateful for this transformative process.” – Alice
“Stephen has a unique ability to hear things that aren’t spoken, the subtext of the problem, and then provide unexpected, spot-on solutions.” – Ola
“I don’t think I’ve learned this much in a long time. That was an incredible three days. Thank you.” – Professor Mark D’Inverno
“So much information, so clearly explained and all relevant.” – Kay (BACP Psychotherapist)
“This was invaluable in communicating tools for taking control of my own mind, relationships and career! Thank you!” – Calais
“If you’re feeling lost, this may be the way to find what you’re looking for.” – Aishwarya
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ETHICAL ASSOCIATION: I adhere to the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy ethical guidelines – and am insured to practice as a certified therapist and counsellor.